Question

The number of customers comma x comma waiting in line at a sub shopThe number of customers, x, waiting in line at a sub shop is of interest to the store managerthe store manager. What values can x​ assume? Is x a discrete or continuous random​ variable?

Answer 1

X is a discrete

Explanation:

Discrete variables that can only take on a finite number of values.

Values such are 0,1,2,3,4,5,...... etc.

Available customers at any point in time could be 0,1,2,3 , 13, 26, 100 etc.

So, we say that X is a discrete variable.